Archives for October 2007

'"They've got their game back," Leafs coach Paul Maurice warned of the Sabres. "I like 50% of our game (the offence), but I don't like going in there playing as loose as we are."' … [Read more...] about Sabres concern Leafs

Razor to face Sabres? (Toronto Sun) Toronto (2-3-1) at Buffalo (2-2-0) (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs (2-3-1) at Buffalo Sabres (2-2-0) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage

'“I thought our battle the last couple nights around the front of the net has been really good,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “You’ve got to wear your opposition down a little bit. We knew they played [Friday] night, and we felt if we kept going we could get them on their heels.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres do best work late against Capitals

Sabres score late, often (Washington Times) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage

'"It's been huge. We want to keep this going," said Campbell, who has seven points in his last two games. "We want to get on a roll here and put a bunch together."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Washington 3

'"Brian (Campbell) is like the quarterback. He's playing great. He just tried to set me up," said Spacek.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Washington 3

'After no scoring for most of the second, the Sabres would jump all over the Capitals by scoring four goals in the last five minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Take Care Of Caps 7-3

'“I feel good,” Spacek said. “My legs are going that is one good thing. I did a little extra in training camp, ride the bike. [When] everything is going your way, you get the confidence that you can play.”' … [Read more...] about Defense leads the way

'The Sabres outshot the Capitals 53-26, including 24-6 in a second period that saw them erupt for four goals in the final five minutes to take a 4-1 lead into the intermission.' … [Read more...] about Seven up

'Superhero - Jaroslav Spacek: Seriously, did you see his first goal tonight? I mean, did you really see it? That shot went in and out of the net before Johnson had a chance to even think about making a save. Those lucky enough to have an HDTV couldn't even see that lazer. Jaro has stepped it up huge and that will make a huge difference this year for Buffalo. His four goals … [Read more...] about Goals keep on coming as Sabres punish Capitals

New ads put future stars in spotlight (Rochester D&C) Providence 4, Rochester 3 (Providence Journal) P-Bruins defeat Americans (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It’s probably the most important piece,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Friday in HSBC Arena. “There’s not many goalies in this league you can beat with shots from past the tops of the circles unless he has to fight to see it. Paul’s job is to make sure he gets in that lane to read where the shots are going to come from. I thought he did a … [Read more...] about Gaustad pays price for success

'The most intriguing new combination has Derek Roy centering for left wing Thomas Vanek and right wing Drew Stafford. Stafford is taking the place of Maxim Afinogenov, much like he did last season when Afinogenov was injured.' … [Read more...] about New forward lines get incomplete grade

Capitals try to rebound as Sabres go for back-to-back wins (Sportsticker) Caps Take on Sabres in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage

Fairport's Collins has a game on 'home ice' (Rochester D&C) MacArthur scores overtime winner as Rochester gets past Hamilton 5-4 (CP) Amerks down 'Dogs, 5-4, in shootout (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage